Identity according to MTV: "Sahar grew up in a conservative Arab community, " MTV says. "It would be easy to assume that because of that she's a submissive, conservative girl. But that would not be the case. She's a strong-willed, liberal Muslim who is not easily intimidated."

Why? How? "I was never really an avid watcher, " she said. "I never really got into reality television. I heard about a casting call. I think for me it was wanting to get out of my hometown, get out of my city. I do come from a very small town, Arab-populated. I just wanted to get out and have fun."

Peak experiences here: Performing with Flow Tribe at Tipitina's. Also Mardi Gras (at which she scored four Zulu coconuts) and the Super Bowl celebration. "I can honestly say it was one the best nights of my life, " she said. "The way they were acting, they way they loved each other. The Super Bowl meant so much to the city."

Self-revelation: "I think I might leave school and pursue music, " she said.

Worried about watching? "I'm very open with my parents, " she said. "They know everything about me, and they're very accepting of who I am."

Next: "I definitely want to get into the music scene, " she said. "It's always been a dream of mine to get into being a singer. I never really took it seriously until I came to New Orleans and met with people making music their whole entire life. It inspires you."